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The loud thunder made the little dog feel scared.
What does Scared mean?
Scared means feeling fear because something seems dangerous or frightening.
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Feeling fear because something seems dangerous or frightening.
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What does scared mean?
Scared means feeling fear because something seems dangerous or frightening.
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MeaningScared means feeling fear because something seems dangerous or frightening.
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Synonyms
Words like Scared
afraidUse when someone feels fear.
Antonyms
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braveUse when someone faces fear with courage.
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Word family
Scared word family
Base word
scare
adjective
scary
Causing fear.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show fear, danger, or something frightening.
Common mix-up
Scared does not mean weak; everyone feels fear sometimes.
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